Pretty Paper Thanks

"Pretty Paper" is the challenge theme at the

Kraft Journal blog this week.

I did not have to submit a DT post because I am sharing a tutorial on Wednesday but I wanted to give you all a heads up about the "Pretty Paper" challenge because

I bet you have lots of pretty paper in your stash.

I decided to make the "Pretty Paper" idea carry through the theme of my blog all week because I have some pretty paper to use up before busting into my new papers.

Did I mention that the new Close To My Heart IDEA Book goes live on August 1st?

Well, one of the perks of being a consultant is that you get to order a month in advance.

Oh, those packages of pretty paper are calling my name but I challenged myself to use up some papers from the current IDEA Book before moving on so that's what I will share this week.  For this card I started with a Brown Kraft CS base from the Kraft Outlet.

Then I found a sketch in the new

Make It From Your Heart, volume 2, book (also available August 1).

It is full of lovely sketches and inspiration which I will share with you all week as I use up my Buzz and Bumble papers and coordinating elements. 

I scuffed up the edges with my CTMH sanding block.

The sentiment is stamped from the "For My Friend" set and it was cut using the Art Philosophy cartridge. 

I will be featuring cards inspired by sketches from the idea book all week long so please come back.  And beginning Thursday, my Kraft-y Heart team will be doing our monthly blog share.

This month's theme...

out with the old and in with the new!

Day 1- use up your stash of pretty papers

Day 2- combine current product with new product

Day 3- create with all new product

Oh, I can't wait to get to the new product day!